1. The 5 Tenets of Music Education at BH

2. “The president’s plan will attempt to hone in on the 12% of American schools producing 50% of America’s dropout rates.” (“The President’s FY 2011 budget includes an extra boost of money for "School Turnaround Grants,”…. ”) Source: Obama Tackles High Dropout Rates, Targets 'Chronically Troubled' Schools March 01, 2010, ABC News.com

4. Public High School Graduation Rates Nat’l : 68.6% PA : 78.9% (11 th among the rates of the 50 states) NJ : 86.3% (top graduation rate in the country) source: The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

5. College-Going Rates of High School Graduates - Directly from High School PA : 62.1% Nat’l : 61.6% source: The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

6. Status dropout rates of 16- through 24-year-olds in the civilian, noninstitutionalized population: October Current Population Survey (CPS) 1980–2008 1980: 14.1% 2008: 8.0% (data source: U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences ) U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences

7. What is a Tenet? A principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession

8. Tenet #1: I am proud of my Special Ability. I am Intelligent. I am capable. I choose success (put first things first!)

9. Tenet #2: With Talent Comes Responsibility! To perform musically I must perform academically. I am organized. I am responsible for my instrument, equipment and related details.

10. Tenet #3: I Am My Best Teacher (Brad Schoener) I study hard with an all out effort! (Be proactive.) I use a study plan (begin with an end in mind). I study for MASTERY!!

11. Tenet #4: I can learn ANYTHING!!!! Music will show me the way. I choose success. Success gives me choices (lazy intentional failure, self sabotage, etc... takes them away). The principles of being a good musician apply to all subjects and life experiences.

12. Tenet #5: Results not Excuses! I am responsible for my actions and the results of my actions (or inactions). I choose my path. I create my choices.

13. So What? What’s the Point? A. R. T. L. R. A bilities R esponsibility T eacher L earn R esults